"I’ve spent my life in displacement," says Khalidiya, a 32-year-old mother whose journey has been marked by unimaginable hardship and resilience.

Fleeing the relentless bombing during the crisis in Lebanon, Khalidiya feared for the safety of her children and her unborn baby. After rebuilding her life in Lebanon for 13 years following the Syrian crisis, she was forced to return to Syria with her three children and another baby on the way, leaving everything behind once more.

The grueling three-day journey back to Syria left her physically and emotionally drained. “It was overwhelming—a massive shock, fear, and feelings of being completely lost,” she recalls. Upon arriving in Al-Wedehy, Aleppo, Khalidiya sought help at the Al-Ihsan Association’s center, supported by UNFPA, where she received critical reproductive health care.

"They didn’t just give me medical care,” she explains. “They referred me for a safe and free delivery and even provided a voucher for transportation to the hospital.”

Now, Khalidiya shares a modest rural home with four other families, all of whom returned from Lebanon. The overcrowding has created new challenges, as the homeowners themselves grapple with the aftermath of the war and economic hardship.

Despite the struggles, Khalidiya remains hopeful. She dreams of receiving emergency aid—winter clothes, diapers for her children, and other essentials—to help her family endure the cold months ahead.

Her story is a testament to the resilience of displaced families and the critical role of humanitarian assistance in rebuilding lives amidst adversity.

With support from EU humanitarian aid, UNFPA continues to provide essential sexual and reproductive health and gender-based violence services in communities throughout Syria.